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horse nettle
noun
- a large, prickly North American weed, Solanum carolinense, of the nightshade family, having violet to white flowers in a few clusters.
horse nettle
noun
- a weedy solanaceous North American plant, Solanum carolinense, with yellow prickles, white or blue flowers, and yellow berries
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Word History and Origins
Origin of horse nettle1
An Americanism dating back to 1810–20
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Example Sentences
The fruits of the horse nettle (Solanum carolinense) were also eaten.
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